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Ferro Distinct 3vsTraska Freediver Arctic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
Freediver Arctic
TraskaFreediver Arctic
MSRP $735

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
Freediver Arctic40mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
Freediver Arctic42h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
Freediver Arctic200m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
Freediver Arctic$735

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
48mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Orange
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$735

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What people say

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Ferro Distinct 3

Owners widely praise the Ferro Distinct 3 for its improved screw-down crown and centered date complication. However, some find the watch too large, and one owner dislikes the dial for being busy, though the necessity of outer markers for single-hand legibility is noted. The flat sapphire crystal lacks anti-reflective coating, and the dial has no lume. One owner received an NH35A movement instead of the advertised Miyota 9015. Overall, owners appreciate the functional improvements and specific design choices of the Ferro Distinct 3, despite some concerns about size and dial clarity.

Traska Freediver Arctic

Owners widely praise the Traska Freediver Arctic for its pleasing design and excellent value, with particular commendation for its bracelet featuring hardening and micro-adjustments, which some find superior to those on higher-priced watches. The 48mm lug-to-lug dimension is considered wearable, even on smaller wrists, due to the bracelet's female endlinks and the newer generation's taper. Owners are split on the bracelet's comfort, with some finding it sharp and preferring alternative straps, while others find it comfortable. Some owners note mismatched lume on the hands and dial markers. Overall, owners rate the Traska Freediver Arctic highly for its aesthetic appeal and feature set at its price point.

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